Computer Science 9 2017

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PREFACE
The textbook of COMPUTER SCIENCE for GRADE - 9 has been developed
according to the National Curriculum 2009. This book is an Introduction to Computer
Science consisting of six chapters.
Computer has become integral part of our daily life as it plays vital role in every
field. In today's modern world, people are highly dependent on computer for daily
activities. Students must have computer education to understand how computer
systems work. Computer education teaches computational thinking and problem
solving skills applicable in any industry. Jobs of the future will demand computer
literacy from just about any individual. Therefore, it is paramount to take drastic steps
in the application and education of this subject to ensure the bright future of our
country.
This textbook is developed with due care using simple language, supporting
pictures to make it understandable by secondary school students. Keen efforts have
been made to minimize the errors and omissions. This will surely enhance the
confidence and comprehension of the students and general readers in the subject.
Yet there is always room for improvement and any suggestion with regard to the
quality of work will be warmly welcomed at our end. The test items given in the
exercises are for learning reinforcement. The examination questions are to be
prepared according to the SLO's and the Bloom's Taxonomy.
Quality of Standards, Pedagogical Outcomes, Taxonomy Access and
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will be revised accordingly in the light of feedback.
Dr. Inam ul Haq Javeid

(Pride of Performance)
Managing Director
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER ....................................... 08
1.1 Introduction to Computer ..................................................................................... 09
1.1.1 Evolution of Computer .............................................................................. 09
1.1.2 History and Generations of Computer ...................................................... 11
1.1.3 Types of Computers ................................................................................. 14
1.1.4 Classification of Digital Computers........................................................... 15
1.2 Role of Computer .................................................................................................. 17
1.2.1 Use of Computers in Various Fields ......................................................... 17
1.2.2 Careers in Information Technology (IT) .................................................... 19
1.3 Computer Hardware.............................................................................................. 21
1.3.1 Hardware Components of Computer ........................................................ 21
1.3.2 Ports, Expansion Slots and Expansion Cards .......................................... 27
1.4 Basic Operation of a Computer ........................................................................... 28
1.5 Computer Software ............................................................................................... 29
1.5.1 System Software ...................................................................................... 29
1.5.2 Application Software ................................................................................ 30
1.5.3 Open Source Software, Shareware and Freeware ................................... 31
CHAPTER 2 FUNDAMENTALS OF OPERATING SYSTEM ....................... 36
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 37
2.1.1 Objectives of Operating System (OS) ...................................................... 37
2.1.2 Functions of Operating System ................................................................ 37
2.1.3 Common Types of Operating Systems .................................................... 38
2.2 Operating System ................................................................................................. 43
2.2.1 Classification of Operating System .......................................................... 43
2.2.2 Types of Operating Systems .................................................................... 43
2.3 Getting Started with GUI Operating System ....................................................... 44
2.3.1 Basic Icons of GUI Operating System ...................................................... 45
2.3.2 Managing Data (Files/Folders) ................................................................. 46
2.4 System Installation ............................................................................................... 47
2.4.1 Installation of Windows 10 Operating System .......................................... 48
2.4.2 Installation of Antivirus Software .............................................................. 57
2.4.3 Windows Defender ................................................................................... 59
CHAPTER 3 OFFICE AUTOMATION .......................................................... 64
3.1 Office Automation ................................................................................................. 65
3.1.1 Installation of Office Automation Software ............................................... 65
3.1.2 Word Processor ....................................................................................... 68
3.1.3 Managing a Document ............................................................................. 70
3.1.4 Inserting and Editing Text ........................................................................ 73
3.1.5 Minimize/Maximize Ribbon....................................................................... 76
3.1.6 Inserting Symbols..................................................................................... 77
3.1.7 Inserting Equation .................................................................................... 78
3.1.8 Formatting Text, Paragraph and Page ..................................................... 79
3.1.9 Inserting Page Breaks and Section Breaks .............................................. 85
3.1.10 Inserting Header, Footer and Page Number ............................................ 86
3.1.11 Inserting and Positioning Picture .............................................................. 87
3.1.12 Inserting WordArt ..................................................................................... 89
3.1.13 Creating and Formatting Table................................................................. 90
3.1.14 Changing Margins .................................................................................... 95
3.1.15 Using Hyperlink ........................................................................................ 96
3.2 Spreadsheet .......................................................................................................... 97
3.2.1 Introduction to Spreadsheet ..................................................................... 97
3.2.2 Working with Functions and Formulas ..................................................... 103
3.2.3 Graphical Representation of Data ............................................................ 105
3.2.4 Manipulating and Formatting Data ........................................................... 107
3.3 Urdu Editor ............................................................................................................ 112
3.3.1 Introduction to Inpage Urdu Editor ........................................................... 112
3.3.2 Managing a Document in Inpage ............................................................. 113
3.3.3 Formatting Document ............................................................................... 115
CHAPTER 4 DATA COMMUNICATION ...................................................... 124
4.1 Data Communication ............................................................................................ 125
4.1.1 Basic Terms of Data Communication ....................................................... 125
4.1.2 Components of a Communication System ............................................... 126
4.1.3 Characteristics of a Good Communication System .................................. 126
4.1.4 Asynchronous and Synchronous Transmission Modes ............................ 127
4.2 Transmission Media ............................................................................................. 128
4.2.1 Types of Transmission Media .................................................................. 128
4.2.2 Guided Media ........................................................................................... 128
4.2.3 Unguided Media ....................................................................................... 129
4.2.4 Transmission Impairments ....................................................................... 132
4.3 Communication Devices ...................................................................................... 133
4.4 Communication Terminologies ........................................................................... 134
4.4.1 Data Transmission Terminologies ............................................................ 135
4.4.2 Characteristics of Communication Channel ............................................. 135
CHAPTER 5 COMPUTER NETWORKS ...................................................... 140
5.1 Introduction to Networks ..................................................................................... 141
5.1.1 Computer Network ................................................................................... 141
5.1.2 Uses of Networks ..................................................................................... 141
5.1.3 Data Transmission Modes........................................................................ 142
5.1.4 Network Architecture ................................................................................ 143
5.1.5 Types of Network Architectures ............................................................... 143
5.2 Types of Networks ................................................................................................ 145
5.2.1 Types of Networks Based on Geographical Area..................................... 145
5.2.2 Network Topology .................................................................................... 148
5.2.3 Types of Network Topologies ................................................................... 149
5.3 Communication Over Network............................................................................. 151
5.3.1 Communication via Telephone Network ................................................... 151
5.3.2 Types of Modems..................................................................................... 152
5.3.3 Comparison between Data Communication Lines ................................... 153
CHAPTER 6 COMPUTER SECURITY AND ETHICS .................................. 158
6.1 Computer Security ................................................................................................ 159
6.1.1 Importance of Computer Security............................................................. 159
6.1.2 Cybercrime, Hacker and Cracker ............................................................. 159
6.1.3 Malware and its Types ............................................................................. 160
6.2 Computer Viruses ................................................................................................. 163
6.2.1 How Malware Spreads? ........................................................................... 163
6.2.2 Common Symptoms of Malware Attack ................................................... 164
6.2.3 Protecting Computer from Malware .......................................................... 164
6.3 Authentication Mechanism .................................................................................. 165
6.3.1 Authentication and Authorization .............................................................. 165
6.3.2 Authorized and Unauthorized Access ...................................................... 165
6.3.3 Authentication Methodologies .................................................................. 166
6.3.4 Multimodal Authentication ........................................................................ 167
6.4 Computer Ethics ................................................................................................... 168
6.4.1 Ethical Use of Computer .......................................................................... 168
6.4.2 Areas of Computer Ethics ........................................................................ 168
Answers to MCQs ................................................................................................. 173

Glossary ................................................................................................................ 175
Abbreviation .......................................................................................................... 179
1
FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER
After completing this lesson, you will
be able to:
Know about the evolution of computer

Describe brief history and generations of
computer
Define the types of computers (Analog,
Digital and Hybrid)
Differentiate between mainframe, mini and
microcomputers
Describe the use of computers in various
fields
Know the scope of the careers in the field of
Information Technology
Describe the components of computer
(input/output devices, system unit and
computer memory)
Differentiate between port, expansion slot and expansion card
Explain the input/output, processing and storage operations
Define operating system, device drivers, utility programs and language processors
Identify the use of productivity, business, entertainment and education software
Elaborate open source software, shareware and freeware
UNIT INTRODUCTION
This Unit Fundamentals of Computer covers a foundational understanding of computer
hardware and software along with how to get the most value and impact from computer
technology. In this unit the history of computer is discussed so that students can understand
how computers have evolved from very simple calculating devices to the modern electronic
computing. It also provides material on application of computers in various fields to describe the
role of computer in modern society and its impact on our daily life.
1 Fundamentals of Computer 9
1.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER

Todays world is an information-rich world and it has become a necessity for everyone to
know about computers. A computer is a general-purpose programmable machine. Computer is
Computer
Input Process Output
Fig.1-1 Computer processing system
an advanced electronic device that takes raw data as input from the user and processes it under
the control of set of instructions (called program), gives the result (output), and saves it for the
future use. It has the ability to store, retrieve and process data. It processes data at very high
speed according to the instructions given to it and produces accurate results. The instructions
given to a computer to perform a particular task is known as computer program. Computer
processing system is shown in Fig.1-1.
1.1.1 EVOLUTION OF COMPUTER

Evolution of computers means how the computers evolved from the first mechanical
device, abacus, to electromechanical and then to the modern electronic digital computers.
TITBITS
Abacus
Abacus is still seen at some toy shops,
Abacus was the earliest calculating device most made of plastic or wood for small
probably invented in China. children.
It consisted of a wooden frame having parallel rods as

shown in Fig.1-2. These rods had a number of wooden beads
which could slide freely along the length of rods. While
performing calculations, beads were moved up and down with
fingers. Abacus was used to perform addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division. It has been used in China and
some other Asian countries till the end of 20th century.
Fig.1-2 Abacus
Napiers Bone
John Napier, a Scottish mathematician invented a
calculating device called Napiers Bone in 1614 which is
shown in Fig.1-3. It consisted of a wooden box containing
rotating cylinders each of which had the digits from 0 to 9.
It could multiply, divide and find square roots of numbers by
using simple addition and subtraction. His biggest
achievement was the invention of logarithm.
Fig.1-3 Napiers Bone
10 1 Fundamentals of Computer
Pascaline
Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician invented a
calculating machine called Pascaline in 1642 when he was
only 19 years old. Pascaline used rotating wheels as shown in
Fig.1-4. Each wheel had ten parts having digits from 0 to 9.
Calculations were performed by the rotation of wheels. When
one wheel completes a rotation, the next wheel moves by one
digit. It had a number of small slots for displaying the result. It
Fig.1-4 Pascaline
could perform addition and subtraction on whole numbers.
Difference Engine and Analytical Engine
In 1822, the English mathematician Charles Babbage
started working on a big calculating machine about the size
of a room. He called it Difference Engine.
Babbage worked for many years on this machine but he could
not complete it. Later, he came up with idea of Analytical
Engine which is shown in Fig.1-5. He could not complete it
because the technology was not advanced enough but he laid
Fig.1-5 Analytical Engine the foundation stone of modern digital computers. Todays
modern digital computers are based on the idea of analytical
engine. Charles Babbage is known as the father of modern
digital computers.
Hollerith Desk
In 1890, Herman Hollerith built a tabulating machine called
Hollerith Desk as shown in Fig.1-6. This machine was
invented to help with the census of 1890 in America. Hollerith
Desk consisted of a card reader which sensed the holes in
Fig.1-6 Hollerith Desk the cards, a gear driven mechanism which could count and a
large set of dial indicators to display the results. After building
Hollerith Desk, Hollerith started a company by the name of Tabulating Machine Company.
Eventually this company changed its name to International Business Machines (IBM).
Slide Rule
Based on the idea of logarithm, English
mathematician, William Oughtred developed a
device called Slid Rule in 1920s. It was very
useful for solving problems that involved
Fig.1-7 Slide Rule

multiplications and divisions. It has three parts, slide, rule
DO YOU KNOW?
and a transparent sliding cursor as shown in Fig.1-7. Slide rule was replaced by electronic
pocket calculator in the early 1970s.
Mark-I
The next successful computing machine
invented was a digital computer known as
Mark-I. It was invented by Howard Aiken in
1944. Mark-I could add three numbers having
eight digits in one second. It could print out its
results on punched cards or on an electric
typewriter. Mark-I was 50 feet long, 8 feet high
and weighed about 5 tons. It used 3,000
electric switches. Mark-I is shown in Fig.1-8.
Since computer evolution is a continuous
Fig.1-8 Mark-I Computer
process, it has not stopped in the modern era.
New systems are being developed to provide voice recognition and understand natural
languages. High performance computing (HPC) is being used in todays data centers for fast
data processing. High-performance computing (HPC) is the use of parallel processing for
running advanced application programs efficiently, reliably and fast.
The concept of Cloud Computing has been introduced. In the simplest terms, cloud
computing means storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of
computer's hard drive. The current advancements in computer technology are likely to transform
computer into intelligent machine having thinking power. The evolution of computers will
probably continue till their processing capabilities have become equal to human intelligence or
even beyond that.
1.1.2 HISTORY AND GENERATIONS OF COMPUTER
History of computers is a chain that runs from the ancient abacus and the analytical engine
of the nineteenth century, through the modern computers of present age. It is generally divided
into five generations. Each generation of computers is characterized by major technological
developments of that time.
First Generation Computers (1940 1956)
Vacuum tubes were used in the first generation computers. Vacuum tubes
generated so much heat that they had to be cooled by air conditioner.
Vacuum tubes burnt out very often and it was difficult to repair and maintain
the computers of first generation. A vacuum tube is shown is Fig.1-9.
The following are the characteristics of first generation computers.
First generation computers used vacuum tubes.
Speed was slow and memory was very small.
They were huge in size taking up entire room.
Fig.1-9 Vacuum Tube
First generation computers were very expensive and unreliable.

They consumed a lot of power and generated a lot of heat.
Input was based on punched cards.
Output was obtained on printouts through electric typewriter.
Machine language was used in these computers.
Some examples of first generation Mini/Mainframe computers are ENIAC, UNIVAC I, IBM
604, Mark-I and EDSAC.
Second Generation Computers (1956 1963)
In 1947, three scientists, William Shockley, John Bardeen and Walter
Brattain invented transistor shown in Fig.1-10. Transistor functions like a
vacuum tube. It replaced the vacuum tubes in the second generation
computers. Transistor was faster, more reliable, smaller and much
cheaper than vacuum tube.
Fig.1-10 Transistor The following are the characteristics of second generation computers.
Transistors were used instead of vacuum tubes.
Transistors reduced the size of computers and increased the speed and memory
capacity.
Computers became more reliable and cheaper.
Second generation computers used punch card readers, magnetic tapes, magnetic disks
and printers.
Assembly language was used in these computers.
High level programming languages, FORTRAN and COBOL were introduced in this
generation of computers.
Examples of second generation computers are UNIVAC II, IBM 7030, 7780 and 7090, NCR
300 series, General Electric GE 635 and Control Data Corporations CDC 1604 computers.
Third Generation Computers (1963 1971)
Integrated Circuits (ICs), also known as semiconductor chips
were used in third generation of computers instead of
transistors. IC chips were developed in early 1960s. A single
IC chip contains a large number of transistors. IC chips
increased the power and decreased the cost of computers.
Invention of IC chips was a great breakthrough in advancing
Fig.1-11 IC Chips
computer technology. IC chips are shown in Fig.1-11.
The following are the characteristics of third generation of computers.
Third generation computers used IC chips. DO YOU KNOW?
IC chips improved the speed and memory of Intel invented the worlds first
computers. microprocessor, the Intel 4004 in
November, 1971.
Computers consumed less electricity, became smaller,
cheaper and more reliable than second generation computers.
Keyboard and monitor were used with the computer.
These computers could run different application programs at the same time.
Some examples of third generation computers are Burroughs 6700, IBM System/360,
System 3 and Control Data Corporations 3300 and 6600 computers.
Fourth Generation Computers (1971 Present)
In this generation of computers LSI (Large Scale Integration) and VLSI
(Very Large Scale Integration) chips having millions of transistors were
developed. Microprocessor was also developed in fourth generation of
computers. A microprocessor is a single chip that can handle all the
processing of a computer. A microprocessor is shown in Fig.1-12.
The following are the characteristics of fourth generation of computers. Fig.1-12 Microprocessor
Microprocessor was developed which resulted in the development of microcomputers.

Fourth generation computers are very fast, have large storage capacity and use
advanced input/output devices.
Microcomputers are very small in size, very reliable, consume less power and are
affordable.
Large variety of software is available for use in microcomputers.
Operating system having Graphical User Interface (GUI) was developed in this
generation.
These computers support multimedia software that combines text, image, sound and video.
These computers support modern programming languages such as Visual Basic, C++,
Java and Python for developing powerful software.
Fourth generation computers support a large variety of portable and wireless input/output
devices.
Some examples of microprocessors developed in fourth generation of computers are Intel
Pentium series, Dual Core, Core2 Duo, Core i3, i5, i7 and AMD Athlon.
Some examples of fourth generation computers are IBM ThinkPad series, HP Pavilion
series, Dell Inspiron series and Apples MacBook Pro and MacBook Air series.
Fifth Generation Computers
The goal of fifth generation of computers is to develop devices that For your Information
can understand natural languages and have thinking power. This is Artificial Intelligence is the
a big challenge for computer developers and programmers to design branch of computer
such systems and software for them. science concerned with
making computer behave
The following are the characteristics of fifth generation of computers. like humans.

Fifth generation computes are based on Artificial Intelligence (AI).

In the fifth generation of computers, AI will minimize the need to write programs.

These computers will allow users to give commands in any natural language such as
English.
Examples of fifth generation computers are robots and expert systems.
1.1.3 TYPES OF COMPUTERS
On the basis of data representation, processing, Input and Output, Computers can be
classified into the following three types.
Analog Computers
Digital Computers
Hybrid Computers
Analog Computers
Analog computers represent and process data by
measuring quantities such as voltage and current to solve
a problem. They work on supply of continuous signals as
input and display output simultaneously. Analog
computers are special purpose devices, designed to
Fig.1-13 Analog computer perform single specific task. Mostly these devices are
used in engineering and scientific applications. The
accuracy of analog computers is low but they are faster in speed as compared to digital
computers. They mainly consist of electrical devices such as resisters, capacitors, transistors,
etc. An analog computer with volt meter is shown in Fig.1-13.
Digital Computer
Digital computer works with digits. Everything in a digital computer is represented with
binary digits 0s and 1s. It manipulates them at very fast speed. Data and instructions are fed into
the digital computer through an input device in the form of 0s and 1s. The computer performs
calculations on data according to the
instructions given in a computer program. The
results of calculations are displayed on
monitor or printed on printer. A digital
computer is shown in Fig.1-14.
Digital computers can store and process
large amount of information at high speed.
The results produced by digital computers are
reliable and accurate. Digital computers are
general-purpose computers, used in various
fields.
Fig.1-14 Digital Computer
Hybrid Computers
Hybrid computers are the combination of analog and
digital computers. They combine the characteristics of both
analog and digital computers. Hybrid computers are mainly
used for scientific applications. These computers are used in
spaceships, missile systems, scientific research, hospitals and
for controlling industrial processes.
A hybrid computer known as Vital Sign Monitoring Unit is
shown in Fig.1-15. It is used in hospitals to monitor patients
important data such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration Fig.1-15 A Hybrid Computer
(Vital Sign Monitoring Unit)
and heartbeat.
1.1.4 CLASSIFICATION OF DIGITAL COMPUTERS
Digital computers are classified into mainframe, minicomputer and microcomputer based
on their size, speed, storage capacity and the number of users they can support.
Mainframe Computer
Mainframe computers were developed in early 1940s. A mainframe computer is a very large,
very powerful and expensive computer that can support hundreds and even thousands of users
at the same time. Therefore, these computers are used in large organizations.
The modern mainframe computers that use cutting edge technology are the foundation
of todays business in banking, insurance, education, air travel, research, health care,
government and many other public and private organization. These computers can execute
more than trillion instructions per second (TIPS). Some examples of mainframe computers
are IBMs z Enterprise EC12, EC 196, HP 16500 Series and HP Integrity Superdome. A
mainframe is shown in Fig.1-16.
Fig.1-16 Mainframe computer

Minicomputer
Minicomputer was introduced in the 1960s when IC chips were introduced. A minicomputer
is bigger than a microcomputer but smaller than a mainframe. These computers can execute
billions of instructions per second (BIPS).
Therefore, they can process more data
than microcomputers. Today,
minicomputers with cutting edge
technology are playing an important role
in business organizations for their data
processing requirements. These are
used in organizations that have hundreds
of users such as PIA, NADRA, police
departments, hospitals, etc. A
minicomputer is shown in Fig.1-17.
Examples of minicomputers are IBM
Fig.1-17 Minicomputer System/36 and HP 3000.
Microcomputer
Microcomputers are the smallest and the low cost computers. These computers are most
commonly used in homes and offices. Microcomputer was introduced in 1970s when
microprocessor was developed. A microprocessor is a single chip that controls the operations
of the entire computer system. Modern microcomputers have large storage capacity and they
can execute millions of instructions per second (MIPS). A variety of software is available for use
in these computers.
Do you know? Microcomputers are available in various forms such as
Today, microprocessor is not only desktop, laptop and tablet as shown in Fig.1-18. Some
used in microcomputers, they are popular companies that manufacture microcomputers are
also used in the devices including
mobile phones, microwave ovens, IBM, Dell, HP, Toshiba and Acer. A microcomputer is also
cameras, washing machines, known as Personal Computer or PC. IBM Lenovo series, Dell
televisions, etc. XPS series and HP Envy series are some popular
microcomputers.
Fig.1-18 (a) Desktop (b) Laptop (c) Tablet Microcomputer

1.2 ROLE OF COMPUTER

Computer plays important role in modern society and it has changed it in many ways. It is
the best invention ever made in the history of modern technology. It has brought advancement
in various fields of life.
1.2.1 USE OF COMPUTERS IN VARIOUS FIELDS
Education
Role of computers in education has been given a lot of importance in the recent years.
Computer technology eases the process of learning. Many programs are available for students
to learn the subjects of Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, etc. Multimedia software
makes the process of learning interactive and interesting. It combines text, graphics, sound and
video for effective learning. Internet has enormous information on a wide variety of subjects.
Students can refer to Internet to find information on any topic. Nowadays computers with
multimedia projectors are being used in classrooms for effective teaching. All the activities
related to examinations are also being controlled using computers. Therefore, it plays an
important role in education. Today, computer education is a part of curricula from elementary to
university level. Use of computer in education is shown in Fig.1-19.
Fig.1-19 Use of computer in education

Business
Computers are used in all types
of businesses as shown in Fig.1-20, to
improve productivity. They help in
running business activities efficiently.
They are used to prepare business
documents, reports, charts,
presentations, invoices, etc. They help
in staying in contact with employees
and customers. The following are some
important business areas where
Fig.1-20 Use of computer is business
computers are used.
Computer technology has revolutionized the banking business. Deposits and withdrawals
are instantly logged into a customers account. Accurate monthly bank statements are
generated with the help of computer. Computer networks allow amount of bill to be
transferred from customers bank account to the store. People can obtain cash any time
anywhere through Automated Teller Machine (ATM).
Computers are used in retail stores. Bar code readers are linked to computer system that
are used to read the bar code printed on each product sold to prepare the bill. With the use
of computers at retail stores, the checkout process is faster and the bill produced is
accurate.
Electronic commerce, also known as e-commerce allows to sell products and services by
means of computer networks such as Internet.
Computers are very helpful in running many other types of businesses that include hotel,
hospital, school, travel agency, real estate, stock exchange, etc.
Defense
There are various applications of
computer technology in defense. Computers
are used in tanks, planes and ships to target
enemy forces. They help in tracking missiles
and destroying them. Modern defense
weapons and other equipment are
controlled by computers. Computers are
used for designing and testing of weapons.
Computers are also used in communication
systems in defense. Fig.1-21 shows
application of computer in a fighter plane.
Fig.1-21 Use of computer in cockpit of fighter plane
Media
Computers have lot of applications in
print and electronic media. Print
media refers to mass communication
through printed material. Computer
technology helps in preparation and
production of newspapers, magazines,
booklets and brochures, flyers, press
releases and books. Electronic media
refers to broadcast media that includes
radio broadcast, cable and satellite
television broadcast and the new-age
media like Internet and mobile devices.
Computer is used for television Fig.1-22 Use of computer in television broadcasting
broadcasting as shown in Fig.1-22.
Manufacturing
Now days, computer technology is
widely used in manufacturing industry. It
has improved the accuracy, quality and
speed of manufacturing. Computers are
used for product design and automation of
manufacturing process in factories as
shown in Fig.1-23. This is known as
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM).
CAD involves the use of computer
hardware and graphics software to create
product designs. CAM involves the use of Fig.1-23 Computer controlled manufacturing machines
computer in planning and management of production operation. It helps in automatically
producing finished products. CAD/CAM technology has been applied in many industries,
including automobile, electronics, machine components, textiles, fashion, etc.
1.2.2 CAREERS IN INFORMATION TECHONOLOGY (IT)
Software Engineer
Software engineer is a highly skilled person in the field of IT whose responsibilities involve
the analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of computer software. Software engineer
can be further classified into programmer and system analyst.
Programmer
Computer programmers are IT professionals who have extensive knowledge and expertise in
programming languages. They program the computer by writing step-by-step instructions that
tell the computer what to do. Computer programmers write programs to solve problems related
with business, education, engineering, government offices, hospitals, entertainment, etc.
System Analyst
System analysts analyze the data processing requirements of organizations and develop
information systems to implement them. They investigate problems, plan solutions, and
recommend the type of hardware and software required for implementing the solution. They
also coordinate with the programmers and database administrators in developing information
systems.
Hardware Engineer
Hardware engineers design and manufacture computer hardware. Their work also involves
repair and maintenance of computer hardware. They have in-depth knowledge of internal
working of computers, processors, circuit boards and other electronic equipment.
Network Administrator
Network administrators are responsible for installation, configuration and maintenance of
computer networks in organizations. They are in charge of maintenance of computer hardware
and software that make up a computer network. They assign passwords to network users so
that unauthorized people do not have access to network.
Database Administrator
Database administrator is a person who is responsible for the design, implementation and
maintenance of a database in an organization. He is also responsible for maintaining security
and monitoring the performance of database.
Web Designer
Web designer is a person whose job is to plan and create websites. He designs web pages
that include text, images, sound, video clips and make the website interactive. HTML (Hypertext
Markup Language) is the most commonly used language for creating websites.
Multimedia Designer
Multimedia designers are people who organize and present information in an easy to
understand and attractive manner. They combine text, graphics, animation, audio and video.
Multimedia designers create digital images and arrange them in sequence for animation using
computer software. They have the skills to edit and manipulate audio/video files. They usually
work in film/TV industry, computer software companies and advertising companies.
Information Security Analyst
Information security analyst is a person whose job is to protect information and information
systems from unauthorized access, use, modification, recording or destruction. He implements
procedures and policies to ensure information security within the organization.
Computer Teacher
Computer teacher teaches the subject of computer science to students to make them
computer literate. He conducts lessons on how to operate computers and the working principles
and concepts of computer hardware. He also teaches how to develop computer programs using
various programming languages.
1.3 COMPUTER HARDWARE

Computer hardware refers to the physical components that make up a computer system.
1.3.1 HARDWARE COMPONENTS OF COMPUTER
Hardware components of a computer system are classified into input devices, system unit,
storage devices, output devices and memory.
INPUT DEVICES
All the devices used to feed data into the computer
are known as input devices. Input devices allow us to POINT TO PONDER:
communicate with the computer. Some commonly used Why the keys on keyboard are
not arranged in alphabetical
input devices are keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner,
order?
barcode reader, digital camera and touch screen.
Keyboard
Fig.1-24 A standard keyboard
It is the main input device to communicate with the computer. It allows the computer
user to enter letters, numbers and special symbols into the computer. A keyboard is shown
is Fig.1-24.
Mouse
It is a hand-held device used to control the movement of cursor
or pointer on the screen. It has two or three buttons at the front that allows
the computer user to make selection in menu, draw graphics or open files,
folders and programs. A mouse is shown is Fig.1-25. Fig.1-25 Mouse
Microphone
It is a device that allows computer user to input audio into the
computer. It changes audio signals into electrical signals which are
translated into digital form by the sound card for processing in the
computer. A microphone is shown in Fig.1-26.
Fig.1-26 Microphone
Scanner
It is a device that captures images from
photographs, magazines, books etc. and stores them in
computer in digital form. These images can be edited,
displayed on the screen or inserted in documents. A scanner
is shown in Fig.1-27.
Barcode Reader
It is a device that reads the
barcode printed on products that
represents product code,
Fig.1-27 Scanner description and price. This
information is used by the computer to print bill for the customer. A
barcode reader is shown in Fig.1-28.
Fig.1-28 Barcode Reader
Digital Camera
It is a device used to capture pictures and store them in digital
form. These pictures can be downloaded to computer for editing,
viewing or inserting in documents. A digital camera is shown in Fig.1-
29.
Touch Screen
Fig.1-29 Digital Camera It is a pressure-sensitive display screen that is used to interact
with the computer by touching pictures or words with
finger. Touch screen is more commonly used with
mobile phone and tablet. A touch screen is shown in
Fig.1-30.
SYSTEM UNIT
System unit is the main part of computer. It includes
motherboard, power supply and drives (such as DVD
and hard disk) inside the computer casing. All the
input/output devices of a computer are connected to
system unit through the ports.
Fig.1-30 Touch Screen
Motherboard
Motherboard is the main circuit board inside the system unit. It contains microprocessor,
main memory, expansion cards, many IC chips, connectors and other electronic components. It
has many buses (electric pathways) printed on it. These are used to transmit information
between various components of the computer. All the input/output devices are connected to the
motherboard. A motherboard is shown in Fig.1-31.
Expansion slots
RAM memory slots
Ports for connecting

Socket for microprocessor input/output devices
Fig.1-31 Motherboard
Microprocessor
A microprocessor is the main chip on the motherboard that controls all the activities of the
computer. It is also known as Central Processing Unit (CPU) or simply processor. It contains
Control Unit (CU), Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) and registers. A microprocessor and the block
diagram of CPU are shown in Fig.1-32.
ALU CU
REGISTERS
(a) (b)
Fig.1-32 (a) Microprocessor (b) Block diagram of microprocessor
ALU is the part of the computer that performs all the calculations and comparisons. It consists
of arithmetic unit and logic unit. Arithmetic unit performs all the arithmetic operations such as
addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Logic unit performs logical operations which
include comparisons of numbers or alphabets.
Control unit controls the operations of all the components of the computer. It controls the
working of all the input/output devices, storage devices and ALU. CU loads programs into
memory and executes them. It consists of very complicated circuits.
Registers are small memory units inside the microprocessor used to temporarily store some
information during the execution of a program. Some commonly used registers are Instruction
Register, Accumulator Register, Data Register and Memory Address Register.
STORAGE DEVICES
Storage devices are used to store programs and data that are not currently used by the
computer. They have huge storage capacity. Therefore, they are also known as mass storage
devices or secondary memory. Hard disk is the most commonly used storage device that is fixed
inside the system unit. Portable storage devices are CD, DVD, memory cards and USB flash
drive. Portable storage devices have less storage capacity than hard disk but they are cheap
and easy to carry.
Hard Disk
A hard disk is a magnetic storage device used to store computer data. It has storage
capacity of hundreds of Gigabyte (GB). It is fixed inside the computer casing. Portable hard disk
is also available that is attached to USB port.
CD
CD stands for Compact Disk. It is a portable optical storage device with a storage capacity
of 700 Megabytes (MB). A CD is 1.2 millimeter thick with a diameter if 120 millimeters. CD drive
is used to read data from or write data to a CD.
DVD
DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disk. It has the same thickness and diameter as CD but
has more storage capacity. Its storage capacity is in the range of 4 to 16 GB. A DVD writer is
installed in the computer to read data from or write data to a DVD. A CD can also be used in a
DVD writer.
Memory Card
Memory card is a small storage device having storage capacity
of few Gigabytes. It is available in different sizes and storage
capacities. Memory cards are generally used in laptop computers
and portable devices such as mobile phone and digital camera for
storing pictures, audio and video. A memory card is shown in Fig.1-
33.
Fig.1-33 Memory Card
USB Flash Drive
USB flash drive is a small portable drive that is connected to
computer through USB port. It is also known as USB memory. It is very
fast in operation and its storage capacity is up to 128 GB till now. A
USB flash drive is shown in Fig.1-34.
OUTPUT DEVICES Fig.1-34 USB Flash Drive
Output devices are used to display text, graphics, and images on the monitor or to print
information on paper. Information displayed on monitor is known as softcopy and anything
printed on paper is known as hardcopy or printout. Commonly used output devices are monitor,
printer, plotter and speaker.
Monitor
It is an output device that has a screen on
which information is displayed. It has two
common types i.e. CRT (Cathode Ray Tube)
monitor and LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
monitor. CRT monitor is very similar to old
television. It is almost obsolete due to its big
size and low display quality. LCD monitor is
slim, uses less power and has better display (b)
(a)
quality than CRT monitor. CRT and LCD
monitors are shown in Fig.1-35. Fig.1-35 (a) CRT Monitor (b) LCD Monitor
Printer FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

Printer is an output device that prints text and The first high-speed printer was developed in 1953
by Remington Rand (an early American business
graphics on paper which is known as machines manufacturer) for use on UNIVAC
hardcopy. There are two types of printers computer.
which are impact and non-impact printers.
Impact printer
Impact printer uses electro-mechanical mechanism which causes the character shape to strike
against the paper and leave an image of the character on the paper. Dot matrix printer is the
most commonly used impact printer. The printing speed varies from 50 to 500 cps (characters
(a) (b) (c)
Fig.1-36 (a) Dot Matrix Printer (b) Inkjet Printer (c) Laser Printer
per second). Their printing is very cheap but print quality is poor. They produce lot of noise while
printing. These printers are still in use for printing invoices, bank statements, utility bills, etc. A
Dot matrix printer is shown in Fig.1-36(a).
Non-Impact printer
Non-Impact printer prints without striking the paper. There are two types of non-Impact printers
which are inkjet and laser printers. Inkjet printer stores ink in cartridge and sprays on paper
through fine nozzles on the print-head. Laser printer uses technology similar to photocopying
machine. Laser printer is more expensive, faster and has very high print quality compared to inkjet
printer. Inkjet printers are used in all sectors such as homes and simple businesses. Laser printers are
perfect for large scale businesses. Inkjet and laser printers are shown in Fig.1-36.(b,c).
Plotter
Plotter is an output device used for printing engineering drawings, machine parts, building
designs, maps, charts and panaflexes etc. on large size papers/sheets. Such large size printing
is not possible on printers. It is more expensive than
printer. There are two types of plotters, that is, ink plotter
and pen plotter. Ink plotter is used for printing images
whereas pen plotter is used for printing engineering
drawings, machine parts, building designs, etc. Plotter is
a slow output device but its printing quality is good. A
Fig.1-37 Plotter plotter is shown in Fig.1-37.
Speaker
Speaker is a device used to produce audio output. A pair of speakers
is attached to the sound card on the motherboard. Speakers are
commonly used with multimedia software and for playing music and
videos on computer. A pair of speakers is shown in Fig.1-38.
MEMORY
Fig.1-38 Speakers
Memory unit stores data and programs that are being executed by the
computer. It also stores the results produced by the ALU after processing the data. There are three
types of memories on the motherboard which are ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random
Access Memory) and Cache. These are known as main memory or
primary memory of computer.
ROM (Read Only Memory)
ROM is a single IC chip which is installed on the motherboard
as shown in Fig.1-39.
It stores the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) of computer that
Fig.1-39 ROM chip controls input/output devices and the start-up or boot process. BIOS
programs test the computers components when it is turned on and then load the operating
system into the RAM to make the computer ready for operation.
BIOS programs are permanently stored in ROM when it is manufactured. It is non-volatile
memory, that is, the programs stored in it are not lost when the computer is turned off. There are
three common types of ROM which are PROM (Programmable ROM), EPROM (Erasable
Programmable ROM) and EEPROM (Electronically Erasable Programmable ROM).
RAM (Random Access Memory)
RAM is high speed memory installed on the motherboard. It is READ/WRITE memory.
Information can be read from or written into it. Programs are loaded into RAM from secondary
storage devices such as hard disk or USB
flash drive for execution by the
microprocessor. It is volatile memory which
means information stored in it, is lost when
the computer is turned off.
RAM modules are installed in the
memory slots on the motherboard. RAM
modules are shown in Fig.1-40 Fig.1-40 RAM modules
Cache Memory
Microprocessor
Cache is a very small amount of extremely fast memory inside
L1 cache
the microprocessor or on the motherboard. It is faster and more
expensive than RAM. It stores information that is most frequently
used by the computer. The purpose of using cache is to improve the L2/L3 cache
processing speed of computer.
There are three types of cache memories which are Level 1 (L1), Main Memory
Level 2 (L2) and Level 3 (L3) as shown in Fig.1-41. L1 cache is built (RAM)
inside the microprocessor whereas L2 and L3 are on the
Fig.1-41 L1, L2 and L3
motherboard. L1 cache is faster than L2 and L3 cache. Cache Memories
1.3.2 PORTS, EXPANSION SLOTS AND EXPANSION CARDS
PORTS
Port is an interface for connecting
various devices to the system unit.
These are located on the motherboard
and are usually seen at the back of the
system unit. There are various types of
ports for connecting keyboard, mouse,
monitor, microphone, speakers and Fig.1-42 Ports on motherboard
other input/output devices as shown in
Fig.1-42(a). In modern computers, USB (Universal Serial Bus), HDMI (High Definition
Multimedia Interface), DVI (Digital Visual Interface), Audio and LAN (Local Area Network) ports
are used for connecting various devices to the computer. These devices include digital camera,
scanner, printer, external hard disk or DVD writer and USB memory, etc.
EXPANSION SLOTS AND EXPANSION CARDS
Expansion slots are long narrow sockets on the motherboard
used for installing expansion cards. Expansion cards are small
circuit boards. These cards add new capabilities to the
computers. Commonly used expansion cards are sound card,
graphics card, modem card and network card. In modern
computers these cards are built-in on the motherboard. A
Fig.1-43 Network card network card is shown in Fig.1-43.
1.4 BASIC OPERATIONS OF A COMPUTER

The following four basic operations are performed by computers which are shown in Fig.1-44.
Input operation
Processing operation
Storage operation
Output operation
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
STORAGE
Fig.1-44 Basic operations of a computer
Input Operation
A computer is a data processing machine. Users enter data and instructions into the
computer through keyboard or mouse. It can also be provided to the computer from a storage
device such as hard disk, CD or USB memory. The input data/instructions are stored in memory
for further processing.
Processing Operation
Microprocessor processes the data according to the instruction given to it. The microprocessor
fetches the data/instructions from the memory and stores it in instruction register. The control unit
then decodes the instruction to find out which operation is to be performed. After decoding the
instruction, it sends signals to other parts of the computer to execute it.
Storage Operation
The results produced after processing are stored in memory before they are sent to the
output device or permanent storage device like hard disk.
Output Operation
The results of data processing stored in memory must be output so that they can be seen
by the user. The control unit displays the results on the monitor or prints it on the printer. Results
can also be saved in a storage device such as hard disk for use in the future.
1.5 COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Computer programs are known as computer software. Computer program is a set of
instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do. It is classified into two categories,
system software and application software.
1.5.1 SYSTEM SOFWARE

System software is a collection of programs which makes the use of computer easy and
efficient. Highly experienced computer programmers develop system software. Following are
the types of system software.
Operating system
Device drivers
Utility programs
Language processors
Operating System
An operating system is system software that is responsible for the management and
coordination of all the activities performed by the computer. It provides the environment in which
the user can interact with the computer hardware to operate the computer. The most popular
operating system used in microcomputers is the Windows.
The following tasks are performed by the operating system.
i. It loads programs into memory and executes them.
ii. It controls the operation of input/output and storage devices.
iii. It manages files and folders.
iv. It allows to create password to protect computers from unauthorized use.
v. It detects hardware failures and displays messages to fix them.
Device Drivers
A device driver is system software that controls the operation of a computer device. When
users attach a device such as printer or scanner to their computer, they should install its driver
also to make it operational. Device drivers are provided by device manufacturers.
Utility Programs
Utility programs perform specific tasks that are related to the management of the computer.
The following are some commonly used utility programs that perform specific tasks.
Windows Explorer: It is used to manage files and folders.
Backup utility: It is used to make backup of data.
WinZip utility: It is used to compress files.

Diagnostic utility: It is used to detect hardware and software problems.
Antivirus software: It is used to detect and remove viruses.
Language Processors
A language processor is a system program used to translate computer programs into
machine language. Machine language is directly understood by the computer. Therefore, all the
programs must be translated into machine language before execution by the computer. Compiler
and interpreter are language processors used to translate high level language programs into
machine language. A program called assembler is used to translate assembly language
programs into machine language.
1.5.2 APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Application software is developed for computer users to solve their problems such as
preparing a letter, creating a presentation or managing a database. Commonly used application
software includes productivity software, business software, entertainment software and
education software.
Productivity Software
Productivity software includes word-processing, spreadsheet and database management
software packages. These software packages are used by individuals to speed up their daily
routine tasks by doing their work in an organized and efficient way.
Business Software
Any software that helps in running business in a more efficient way to improve
productivity is known as business software. Some examples of commonly used business
software are accounting, sales and marketing, inventory control, project management and
payroll software.
Entertainment Software
Software developed to entertain people is known as entertainment software. Video games
are one of the most popular forms of entertainment software. Many games are lot of fun to play
but sometimes they can also help to improve skills such as typing or reading. The term
edutainment merges games and education software into single software. Edutainment software
is used mainly for entertainment but it educates as well.
Education Software
Software developed for educational purpose is known as education software. A large
variety of education software has been developed. Education software includes typing tutor,
spelling tutor, language learning, medical and healthcare, driving test and flight simulation
software, etc.
1.5.3 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE, SHAREWARE AND FREEWARE
Open Source Software
It is computer software that is available in the form of source code that allows users to
study, change and improve it. Open source software is free for use, modification and distribution.
Some examples of open source software are Linux operating system, OpenOffice (office
productivity software), Flight Gear (flight simulator) and Java programming language, etc.
Shareware
Shareware is distributed free of cost for a limited period, usually one or two months. It is
trial version of software given to people to decide whether they would like to buy the full version
of the software. Some shareware is installed on new computers when they are sold. Examples
of shareware are antivirus software and computer games, etc.
Freeware
Freeware is given free of cost and it is full version of software for an unlimited period of
time. It may have some restrictions such as allowed for personal or academic use only.
Examples of freeware are Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, VLC media player, etc.
Key Points
Computer is a general-purpose programmable machine that has the ability to store, retrieve
and process data that is represented in the form of 0s and 1s.
First generation computers used vacuum tubes and their period was from 1940 to 1956.
Second generation computers used transistors and their period was from 1956 to 1963.
Third generation computers used IC chips that were developed in early 1960s and their
period is from 1963 to 1971.
Fourth generation computers use LSI and VLSI chips and their period is from 1971 to
present.
Fifth generation of computers is concerned with development of devices that can understand
natural languages and have thinking power.
Analog computer represents and processes data by measuring quantities such as voltage
and current to solve a problem. It works on supply of continuous signals as input and displays
output simultaneously.
Digital computer works with binary digits 0 and 1. Data and instructions are fed into
digital computer through an input device such as keyboard. The computer performs
calculations on data according to the instructions and displays results on monitor or

prints on printer.
Hybrid computer is a combination of analog and digital computers. It combines the
characteristics of both analog and digital computers.
Mainframe computer is a very large, very powerful and expensive computer that can support
hundreds and even thousands of users at the same time.
Minicomputer is bigger than microcomputer but smaller than mainframe. It is used in
organizations that have hundreds of users.
Microcomputer is the smallest and the low cost computer. It is the most commonly used
computer in homes and offices.
Software engineer is a highly skilled person in the field of IT whose responsibilities involve
the analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of computer software.
Computer programmer is an IT professional who has extensive knowledge and expertise in
programming languages. He programs the computer by writing step-by-step instructions that
tell the computer what to do.
System analyst analyzes the data processing requirements of organizations and develops
information systems to implement them.
Hardware engineer is an IT professional who designs and manufactures computer hardware.
Network engineer is a person who is responsible for installation, configuration and
maintenance of computer networks in organizations.
Database administrator is a person who is responsible for the design, implementation and
maintenance of a database in an organization.
Web designer is a person whose job is to plan and create websites.
Multimedia designer is a person who designs multimedia software by combining text,
graphics, animation, audio and video.
Information security analyst is a person whose job is to protect information and
information systems from unauthorized access, use, modification, recording and
destruction.
Computer teacher is a person who teaches the subject of computer science to students.
Computer hardware refers to the physical components that make up a computer system.
Computer software is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do.
System software is a collection of programs which makes the use of computer easy and
efficient.
Operating system is system software that is responsible for the management and
coordination of all the activities performed by the computer.
Application software is developed to solve the problems of computer users such as writing
letter, creating presentation or managing a database.
Open source software is a program that is freely available in the form of source code that
allows users to study, change and improve it.
Shareware is trial version of software that is distributed free of cost for a limited period,
usually one or two months.
Freeware is software given free of cost for an unlimited period of time.
Exercise
Q1. Select the best answer for the following MCQs.
i. Who invented logarithm?
A. Blaise Pascal B. John Napeir
C. Charles Babbage D. Herman Hollerith
ii. Which generation of computer used transistor?
A. 1st Generation of Computers B. 2nd Generation of Computers
C. 3rd Generation of Computers D. 4th Generation of Computers
iii. In which generation of computer microprocessor was introduced?
A. 1st Generation of Computers B. 2nd Generation of Computers
C. 3rd Generation of Computers D. 4th Generation of Computers
iv. Which of the following computer supports thousands of users at the same time?
A. Microcomputer B. Minicomputer
C. Mainframe computer C. Laptop computer
v. Who is responsible for protecting information and information systems from unauthorized
people in an organization?
A. System Analyst B. Information Security Analyst
C. Network Administrator D. Hardware Engineer
vi. Which of the following is the fastest memory?
A. USB flash drive B. RAM
B. ROM D. Cache
vii. What type of software a device driver is?

A. Application software B. Business software
C. System software D. Productivity software
viii. Which of the following is volatile memory?
A. RAM B. ROM
C. USB flash drive D. Hard disk
ix. Which software is distributed free of cost for a limited period as a trial version?
A. Open source software B. Shareware
C. Freeware D. Productivity software
x. When were IC chips developed?
A. Early 1960s B. Early 1970s
C. 1980s D. 1990s
Q2. Write short answers of the following questions.
i. Describe Napiers Bone and Slide Rule.
ii. Compare 1st and 3rd generation computers.
iii. Differentiate between analog and digital computers.
iv. Ahmed, a class IX student is asking his father to replace his home computer CRT
monitor with LCD monitor. How will you justify his demand?
v. What will happen if storage devices are removed from a computer?
vi. Differentiate between systems software and application software.
vii. How a student can use computer to improve academic performance?
viii. Give any three uses of computers in a school library.
ix. Name few house hold appliances in which microprocessor is used.
x. What are the tasks performed by operating system?
Q3. Write long answers of the following questions.
i. Describe the five generations of computers.
ii. Write a note on mainframe, minicomputer and microcomputer.
iii. Explains the basic operations of a computer.
iv. Write short note on the following.
a. Hardware Engineer
b. Network Administrator
c. Database Administrator
d. Web Designer
e. Multimedia Designer
v. Describe the following types of application software.
a. Productivity software
b. Business software
c. Entertainment software
d. Education software
Lab Activities
Activity 1: Demonstrate how input/output devices are connected to the system unit of the
computer.
Activity 2: Students should be shown components of computer such as RAM, ROM,
microprocessor, ports, expansion slots and power supply attached to the computer system.
2
FUNDAMENTALS OF OPERATING
SYSTEM
After completing this lesson, you will
be able to:
Know the objectives of operating system

Get familiar with functions of operating system
Differentiate between common types of operating
systems (Command Line Interface, Menu Driven
Interface and Graphical User Interface)
Define single user and multi-user operating systems
Describe batch processing, time-sharing processing
and real-time processing
Identify the basic icons of operating system having
graphical user interface
Manage data (files/folders)
Install operating system
Install office automation software
Install anti-virus software
UNIT INTRODUCTION
Computer user must know how to give commands to the computer to operate it properly.
Therefore, this unit is dedicated to provide basic knowledge about operating system. It teaches
the user how to use the operating system to run programs and manage files and folders. It
describes the steps involved in installation of operating system, office automation software and
antivirus software in computer. It presents material about the operating system used in modern
computers and those used in the past. This will teach the user about the advantages of modern
operating system over the old operating systems.
2 Fundamentals of Operating System 37
2.1 INTRODUCTION
Operating system is a collection of system software that controls the working of computer
system. It acts as an interface between the computer user and computer. It facilitates program
execution and helps in developing application programs.
2.1.1 OBJECTIVES OF OPERATING SYSTEM (O.S.)
The main objectives of the operating system are convenience and efficiency. It makes the
computer more convenient to use. It allows computer resources such as CPU, memory,
input/output devices and Internet to be used in an efficient manner. It can be viewed as a
resource manager.
2.1.2 FUNCTIONS OF OPERATING SYSTEM
The following are the main functions of operating system.
Process Management
Memory Management
Input/Output Management
File Management
Resource Management
User Management
Process Management
Process management is an essential part of operating system (OS). A process is a
program in execution. In computer system multiple processes are executing concurrently or
waiting for their turn to be executed. A process in execution needs resources like processing
resource, memory and I/O resources. The OS must allocate resources to processes, enable
processes to share and exchange information, and protect the resources of each process from
other processes.
Memory Management
Memory management is the process of allocating memory space for user programs in main
memory. When programs are run by users, the operating system allocates portions of free
memory to programs. When a program is closed, operating system will free the memory portion
used by that program for reuse. The operating system automatically loads user programs in
available memory space and executes them.
Input/Output Management
Input/output management is the process of controlling the operation of all the input/output
devices attached to computer. User communicates with computer through various input/output
devices such as keyboard, mouse, monitor printer, etc. Management of these devices is the
responsibility of operating system. Operating system uses Input/Output controller to manage and
coordinate the operation of all the input/output devices.
38 2 Fundamentals of Operating System
File Management
File management system is part of operating system that organizes stores and keeps track
of computer files and folders. Computer files can be documents, programs, images, videos, etc.
Operating system controls the common operations performed on files. These operations include
creating, opening, editing, renaming, moving, copying, deleting and searching files.
Resource Management
Operating system automatically manages the resources of a computer when application
programs are executed by computer user. The resources of a computer include microprocessor,
memory and all the devices attached to the computer. Operating system allocates resources of
a computer to the application program according to the users requirement in an efficient way to
improve the performance of the computer.
User Management
User management is an important feature of operating system for maintaining a
secure computer system. The operating system gives full control over a computer system
to a person known as administrator. Administrator installs various programs on the
computer system for users. He also creates and manages user accounts. When a user
account is created, the user is assigned a user name and a password. Administrator allows
the users to run various application programs that are installed on the computer. A user
can login to the computer system by entering the user name and password, run programs
and save his files in his personal folder. Operating system does not allow the users to install
programs or create new users.
2.1.3 COMMON TYPES OF OPERATING SYSTEMS
There are three types of operating systems based on ways of interaction with computer
(interface). The three types of interfaces are:
Command Line Interface
Menu Driven Interface
Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Command Line Interface (CLI)
In CLI, commands are given to computer with keyboard. It is based on textual input. The
user types in a command and presses the Enter key to execute it. Two commonly used operating
systems that use CLI are DOS (Disk Operating System) and UNIX. CLI is difficult to use because
users have to remember the commands to perform any task.
Disk Operating System (DOS)
DOS was the most popular CLI operating system. DOS displays the prompt (C:\>) to enter
commands. User must know the syntax of the command. DOS commands are difficult to
remember. Some DOS commands are still supported by the new Windows operating system. It
is a single user and single task operating system.
The following are some examples of DOS commands with their DO YOU KNOW?
description Microsoft introduced
the MS DOS in 1981
DIR Display the contents of current directory (folder) and it was replaced by
FORMAT D: Format the D drive Windows 3.0 in 1990.
CD\PICS CD stands for Change Directory, which makes
PICS the current directory
Some DOS commands are shown in Fig.2-1.
Fig.2-1 DOS Interface

UNIX
UNIX is a multi-user CLI operating system introduced in 1969. It allows multiple users to
run different programs at the same time. UNIX was developed for use on large computer system
Fig.2-2 UNIX Interface

(Mainframe). It uses a command line interface but later Graphical User Interface was also
introduced. UNIX commands are shown in Fig.2-2.
Menu Driven Interface
Menu driven interface presents a menu on the screen, user makes a choice and then the
next menu appears. The user makes
another choice and so on. Menu
driven interface is easy to use as
compared to CLI. The user reads the
options and makes his choices.
Menus contain the commands to use
the operating system. Menu driven
interface is also used in some
application programs and other
devices such as mobile phone and
iPod.
The following are two common menu
Fig.2-3 Novell Netware Interface driven operating systems
Novells Netware
Novells Netware was a menu-
driven operating system that was
used in the past. Its first version was
released in 1993. Novells Netware
interface is shown in Fig.2-3.
ProDOS
ProDOS was another menu-driven
operating system that was used on
some Apple computers. ProDOS
interface is shown in Fig.2-4.
Fig.2-4 ProDOS Interface
Graphical User Interface (GUI)

GUI is a graphical interface for computer users to interact with computer. It uses windows,
icons, menus and pointer. Window is a rectangular portion of monitor in which information is
displayed. Icon is a graphical symbol that represents a file, folder, program, device, etc. To
perform a task, the user has to select icons or make choices in menus using a pointing device
such as mouse.
The following are the advantages of GUI.
i. Much easier to learn and use
ii. No need to memorize the commands
iii. Allows users to run more than one program at the same time
iv. Most of the GUIs provide good help facilities
v. Many application programs also use a similar interface so it is easy to use a new program
The following are the disadvantages of GUI.
i. Takes up lot of memory.
ii. Needs faster computer as compared to other interfaces.
Examples of operating systems that use GUI are Macintosh, Linux and Windows.
Macintosh Operating System
Mac OS is a series of operating systems developed by Apple Incorporation for their
Macintosh computers. It was introduced in 1984 with the original Macintosh computer and has
GUI. The latest version is Mac OS X. It is a UNIX based user-friendly operating system. There
are some specialized versions of Mac OS X used on devices such as iPhone, iPod, iPad and
new Apple TV. Mac OS X interface is shown in Fig.2-5.
Fig.2-5 Mac OS X Interface
Linux Operating System

Linux is free open-source operating system introduced by Linus Torvalds in 1991. It is
faster but difficult to use as compared to Macintosh and Windows operating systems. It is not a
popular operating system. Linus Torvalds started the development of Linux operating system
and laid its foundation. Millions of programmers around the world work on Linux to improve it
Its source code is freely
available on Internet.
Programmers can view, edit
and publish an improved
version.
Linux OS can be installed
on PCs, laptops, netbooks,
mobile and tablet devices,
video game consoles, servers,
supercomputers and more. The
Linux OS is frequently
packaged as a Linux
distribution for both desktop
Fig.2-6 Linux Interface
and server use, and includes
the Linux kernel (the core of the operating system) as well as supporting tools and libraries.
Popular Linux OS distributions include Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Red Hat and openSUSE. Linux
operating system interface is shown in Fig.2-6.
Windows Operating System

Windows is the most popular operating system used on microcomputers. It was
developed by Microsoft. Many different versions of Windows operating system were developed
and used successfully in the past. Some of these versions are Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows Millennium, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8 and 10. The latest version is
Windows 10. Windows 10 interface is shown in Fig.2-7.
Fig.2-7 Windows 10 Interface

2.2 OPERATING SYSTEM

2.2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM
Operating systems can be classified into two major categories, single-user and multi-user
operating systems.
Single-user Operating System
Operating system that is used by a single user at a time is known as single-user operating
system.
It allows a single user to login and use the computer at a time. It is easy to use.
Resources of the computer, such as CPU, memory and input/output devices are not shared
with other computers.
It is used on microcomputers.
User can open many programs at the same time and switch among them as required.
It requires less memory and costs less.
Some examples of single-user operating systems are DOS, Windows 95, Windows XP,
Windows 7, etc.
Multi-user Operating System
Operating system that allows many users to use a computer at the same time is known is
multi-user operating system.
It allows many users to login to a single big computer and run different programs at the
same time.
It shares the resources of the computer with other users over the network.
It is used on minicomputers and mainframes.
Users can communicate with each other and share files.
A person known as administrator is responsible for assigning and managing user names
and passwords.
It requires a powerful CPU, large memory and large hard drives.
It supports multiprogramming and time-sharing.
Windows NT, UNIX and Linux are popular multi-user operating systems.
2.2.2 TYPES OF OPERATING SYSTEMS
There are three types of operating systems. These are batch processing, Time-sharing
and real-time operating systems.
Batch Processing System
In a batch processing system, jobs are grouped in batches and the computer executes
them one.by.one. When the current job terminates, the computer automatically loads the next
job and starts executing it. Batch processing operating systems greatly improved the use of
computer system.
Batch processing systems are suitable for tasks where large amount of data has to be
collected and processed on a regular basis. For example, in credit card billing systems, all the
data of credit card holders is collected and held until processed as a batch at the end of billing
cycle. As another example, in examination report card system, all the data of students
examinations is collected and processed as a batch for printing report cards.
Timesharing System
Timesharing system is a feature of operating system in which multiple users can run
different programs on a large-scale computer. It allows many users to have access to a
computer at the same time and share the computers time. In a timesharing system, the central
processing unit is switched rapidly between the programs so that all the user programs are
executed simultaneously. The operating systems used in minicomputers and mainframe
computers support timesharing. Timesharing operating systems are used in organizations such
as airline, bank, hotel, university, etc. where many users need access to the central computer
at the same time.
For example, hundreds of students access the universitys mainframe computer at the
same time and they run different programs in a timesharing system in interactive mode.
Real time Systems
Real time operating systems must process information and produce a response within a
specified time. These operating systems are developed for special applications.
These are used to control industrial processes such as oil refining. Real time operating
systems are used to supply immediate response within limited time. For example, a
measurement from an oil refinery indicating that temperatures are getting too high might demand
quick response to avert an explosion.
There are a number of real-time operating systems used in military and space research
programs. For example, real-time operating system is used to monitor the position of rocket in
the space. Many cities are installing real-time traffic control systems to facilitate smooth flow of
traffic at busy intersections.
2.3 GETTING STARTED WITH GUI OPERATING SYSTEM

A GUI Operating System provides a user-friendly interface. This makes it easier for people
with little computer skills to operate the computer. A GUI combines four elements which are
Window, Icon, Menu and Pointer. All the information displayed on the screen is presented inside
a window. Small graphical symbols known as icons are used to represent files, folders, drives,
programs and commands. Menus present various commands from which the user makes a
selection with a pointing device. Mouse or touchpad is used as pointing device for performing
different tasks such as selecting an option or opening a file, folder or program.
2.3.1 BASIC ICONS OF GUI OPERATING SYSTEM
An icon is a small graphical symbol that represents a file, folder, application or device. There are
some special system icons such as Recycle Bin and Computer that are kept on the desktop.
Icon has a label at the bottom describing its name.
The basic icons of Windows 7 are shown in Fig.2-8 and are described below.
Fig.2-8(a) Recycle Bin, (b) Computer icon, (c) Folder icon, (d) File icon (e) Program icon (f) Shortcut icons
Recycle Bin
It is a temporary place (folder) for items that the user Tip: You can delete a file from your
deletes from the hard disk. When a file or folder is deleted hard disk without sending it to
from a hard disk it goes to the Recycle Bin. The user can Recycle Bin by clicking the file and
then pressing Shift + Delete keys.
restore it to its original location. User can also delete a file or
folder permanently from the Recycle Bin.
Computer Icon
Computer icon allows the user to access the contents of computer drives and manage files
and folders. When user double-clicks on Computer icon, it will open a window similar to the one
shown in Fig.2-9 that displays the drives present in the computer. It is used to navigate and
manage the computer
resources.
Folder Icon
Folder icon resembles a
physical file folder. It is used to
store files. A folder can have
another folder inside it which is
known as subfolder. Folders are
used to keep files in an
organized manner on a storage
device such as hard disk so that
they can be accessed easily.
Tip: Right click a shortcut icon,

select Properties and click Open
File Location to know the location
of program, file or folder to which a
shortcut belongs. Fig.2-9 Computer-Icon window
File Icon
In a GUI, files are also represented by icons. A file may contain text, image, music or video.
Users recognize a file by its icon. Icon of a Microsoft Word file is shown in Fig.2-8(d).
Program Icon
Executable program files are also represented by icons. Different graphical symbols are
used for different program icons. Program icon of Acrobat Reader is shown in Fig.2-8(e).
Shortcut Icon
Shortcut icons are created to access a program, file or folder quickly. They have an
arrow at the bottom left corner and the name below it. Shortcut icon of Google Chrome is shown
in Fig.2-8(f).
2.3.2 MANAGING DATA (FILES/FOLDERS)
Managing data means storing files in secondary
Tip: You can create a new folder in
storage devices such as hard disk or USB flash drive, in an
Windows Explorer by simply pressing
organized way. This helps in finding files easily and quickly. the Ctrl+Shift+N keys and then
Files are stored in folders. The Document folder in rename it.
Windows is the default folder where the user saves files.
File management tools of GUI operating system provide facilities to quickly and easily
create folders and copy or move files into them. It also allows the user to delete files and folders
that are not needed any more.
The following are the steps to create a new folder.
1. Go to the location where a folder is to be created.
2. Right-click a blank area, point to New in the shortcut menu and then click Folder as shown
in Fig.2-10.
3. Type a name for the new
folder and then press Enter key.
The following are the steps to
copy or move files.
1. Go to the location from where
files are to be copied or moved.
2. Select the files to copy or
move.
To select consecutive group
of multiple files or folders, create
a selection around the outside of
all the items by dragging the
mouse pointer.
Fig.2-10 Shortcut menu to create a folder
To select non-consecutive group of files or folders, press and hold down the Ctrl key and
then click each item one by one.
To select all the items in a window, click Organize on the toolbar and then click Select all.
3. Right-click on any selected file icon and then select copy or move from the shortcut menu
as shown in Fig.2-11.
DO YOU KNOW?
There are six different versions of Windows 7. These are Starter, Home Basic, Home
Premium, Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate.
Fig.2-11 Shortcut menu for copying or moving files
4. Go to the location where the files are to be copied or moved.

5. Right-click a blank area and click Paste.
The following are the steps to delete files or folders.
1. Go to the location from where files or folders are to be deleted.
2. Select the items to delete as describe earlier.
3. Right-click any selected item and then click Delete in the shortcut menu.
2.4 SYSTEM INSTALLATION

A computer system consists of hardware and software. Before the use of computer, user
must install the operating system and other required software.
2.4.1 INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS 10 OPERATING SYSTEM
The following are the steps for installation of Windows 10 operating system.
1. Turn on the computer and insert the Windows 10 DVD and boot the computer. Make sure
DVD is set as the first boot device.
2. When the screen shown in Fig.2-12 appears, select the Language, Time and currency
format, Keyboard or input method and click Next.
Fig.2-12 Screen to select language and time and currency format
3. Click Install now in the screen shown in Fig.2-13 to start installation of Windows 10.
Fig.2-13 Screen to Install now

4. Wait for a few seconds for the setup to start (Fig. 2-14).
Figure 2-14
5. If you have a product key, enter it, otherwise click on Skip (Fig. 2-15).
Figure 2-15
6. Accept the license terms and click on Next (Fig. 2-16).
Figure 2-16
7. Select Custom: install Windows only ( Advanced ) (Fig. 2-17)
Figure 2-17
8. Select the drive where you want to install Windows 10 (Fig. 2-18).
Note: Make sure the drive is formatted, if not you can format by selecting the format option
provided.
Figure 2-18
9. Wait for a sometime until Windows is being installed. This may take from a few minutes to
an hour depending on the hardware of your personal computer. Once this process is
complete, your PC will restart (Fig. 2-19).
Figure 2-19
10. Choose Windows 10 (Fig. 2-20).
Figure 2-20
11. Wait for some more time (Fig. 2-21).
Figure 2-21
12. Enter a serial key, otherwise click on Do this later to skip this option (Fig. 2-22).
Figure 2-22
13. Click on Use express settings to use the recommended settings. Alternatively you can even
click on Customize settings to customize the settings (Fig. 2-23).
Figure 2-23
14. Wait for a few seconds more (Fig. 2-24).
Figure 2-24
15. Enter a name and password to create your account (Fig. 2-25).
Figure 2-25
16. Wait for a few seconds more (Fig. 2-26).
Figure 2-26 a
Figure 2-26 b
17. There you go, you are finally on Windows 10 (Fig. 2-27).
Figure 2-27 a
Figure 2-27 b
2.4.2 INSTALLATION OF ANITVIRUS SOFTWARE
The following are the steps for installation of AVG Antivirus software. DO YOU KNOW?
1. Download the AVG Antivirus Free Edition The first antivirus
software was
from Internet that runs on Microsoft Windows. developed by Bernd
2. Double-click on the installation program Fix in early 1987 to
remove Vienna virus.
shown in Fig.2-28.
3. Welcome screen will appear as shown in Fig.2-29. Click the Next
Fig.2-28 Icon of AVG button to proceed with the installation.
Antivirus program
Fig.2-29 Welcome screen of AVG Antivirus

4. License Agreement screen will be displayed as shown in Fig.2-30. Click Accept to continue
with the installation.
Fig.2-30 License Agreement screen

5. Select Express Install in the screen shown in Fig.2-31 and click Next.
Fig.2-31 Screen to select type of installation
6. Click Next to accept the default Component Selection shown in the screen of Fig.2-32.
Fig.2-32 Screen to select custom options

7. Tick () the option in the screen of Fig.2-33 if required and click Finish to complete the
installation.
Fig.2-33 Screen to finish the installation
2.4.3 WINDOWS DEFENDER

Windows 10 comes with Windows Defender which is anti-virus software. Now, computer
users do not have to buy anti-virus software. When Windows 10 is installed on a computer,
Windows Defender is also installed as built-in anti-virus software. It runs in the background and
checks for viruses. It automatically scans programs and files that user opens or downloads. If
any type of malware is detected, it will display warning message and recommend what to do
next to keep the computer safe.
Key Points
Operating System is a collection of system software that controls the working of

computer system and acts as an interface between the computer user and
computer.
The main objectives of operating system are convenience and efficiency. It makes the
computer more convenient to use.
Memory Management is the process of allocating memory space for user programs in main
memory and managing it.
Input/Output Management is the process of controlling the operation of all the input/output
devices attached to computer.
File Management System is the part of operating system that organizes, stores and keeps
track of computer files and folders.
Resource Management refers to the automatic management of resources of a

computer by the operating system when application programs are executed by
computer user. Resources of a computer are CPU, memory, input/output
devices, etc.
User Management is an important feature of operating system for creating and managing
user accounts for a secure computer system.
Command Line Interface (CLI) is a type of computer interface that is based on textual input.
In CLI, commands are given with a keyboard.
Menu Driven Interface presents a menu on the screen and the user makes a choice and
then the next menu appears. The user makes another choice and so on to operate the
computer.
GUI is a graphical interface for computer users to interact with computer. It uses windows,
icons, menus and pointer. To perform a task, the user has to select icons or make choices
in menus using a mouse.
The operating system that is used by a single user at a time is known as Single.user
Operating System. It is used in microcomputers.
Multi-user Operating System allows many users to use a computer at the same time. These
are used on large computers such as minicomputers and mainframes. They manage a
large number of users.
Batch Processing System groups jobs in batches and the computer executes them
one.by.one.
Time-sharing System is a feature of operating system in which multiple users can run
different programs on a large-scale computer. It allows many users to have access to a
computer at the same time and share the computers time.
Real-time System must process information and produce a response within a specified
time. It is developed for special applications.
Recycle Bin is a temporary place (folder) for items that the user deletes form the hard disk.
Deleted items can be restored if required.
Computer icon allows the user to access the contents of computer drives and manage files
and folders.
Folder icon resembles a physical file folder and it is used to store files.
In a GUI files are represented by file icons. A file can be easily recognized by looking at its
icon. It opens by double-clicking on it.
Program icons represent executable program files. They open when the user Double-clicks
on them.
Shortcut icons are created to access a program, file or folder quickly. They have an arrow
at bottom left corner and the name below it.
Managing Data means storing files in secondary storage devices such as hard disk or USB
flash drive, in an organized way in folders so that they can be accessed easily and quickly
when needed.
Exercise
Q1. Select the best answer for the following MCQs.
i. Which interface is based on textual input?
A. GUI B. CLI
C. Menu-driven interface D. Windows
ii. Which of the following interface uses window, icon, menu and pointer to interact with
computer?
A. GUI B. CLI
C. Menu-driven interface D. DOS
iii. Which of the following operating system was introduced in 1969?
A. Macintosh B Linux
C. Unix D. Windows
iv. Which of the following operating system must process information and produce a
response within a specified time?
A. Batch Processing System B. Time-sharing System
C. Multiprogramming System D. Real-time System
v. Which of the following is open source operating system?
A. UNIX B. Linux
C. DOS D. Novells Netware
vi. Which of the following user interface is the easiest one to learn and use?
A. CLI B. GUI
C. Menu driven interface D. DOS
vii. Which of the following operating system allows many users to use a computer at the same
time?
A. Single-user operating system B. Batch processing system
C. Real-time processing system D. Multi-user operating system
viii. In which of the following operating system, CPU is switched rapidly between all the
programs to simultaneously execute all of them?
A. Batch Processing System B. Time-sharing System
B. Real-time System D. DOS
ix. Which of the following Windows icon allows user to access a program, file or folder
quickly?
A. Program icon B. Computer icon
C. Shortcut icon D. Recycle Bin icon
x. Which of the following Windows icon allows user to access the contents of computer
drives and manage files and folders?
A. Program icon B. Computer icon
B. Shortcut icon D. Recycle Bin icon
Q2. Write short answers of the following questions.
i. Why operating system is important software for a computer? Give any five reasons.
ii. Give any three objectives of operating system?
iii. Mention few disadvantages of using DOS.
iv. Name two operating systems which are used in modern mobile phones.
v. What difficulties a student may face if he/she is not familiar with the operating system
of a computer?
vi. Define UNIX and Windows operating system.
vii. Differentiate between single-user and multi-user operating systems.
viii. What is meant by managing data and why is it important?
ix. What is meant by resources of computer?
x. What types of problems may a student face if no antivirus is installed in his/her
computer system.
Q3. Write long answers of the following questions.

i. Explain the main functions of operating system.
ii. Describe the following computer interfaces.
a) Command Line Interface
b) Graphical User Interface
c) Menu-driven Interface
iii. Describe the following types of operating systems.
a) Batch Processing System
b) Time-sharing System
c) Real-time System
iv. Write notes on Macintosh and Linux operating systems.
v. Describe the basic icons of Windows operating system.
Lab Activities
Activity 1: The commonly used commands for using Windows operating system should
be demonstrated. Students should be shown how to open and close a program. The
commands for setting date and time, adjusting resolution, changing desktop background,
color scheme, screen saver, etc. should be demonstrated.
Activity 2: The file management commands such as create folder, copy, move, delete,
rename files and folders are to be demonstrated. Use of Recycle Bin should be
demonstrated.
Activity 3: Installation and un-installation of a program and antivirus software should be
demonstrated to students.

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Know about the evolution of computer

1.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER

Input Process Output

Fig.1-1 Computer processing system

1.1.1 EVOLUTION OF COMPUTER

It consisted of a wooden frame having parallel rods as

Fig.1-7 Slide Rule

First generation computers were very expensive and unreliable.

Microprocessor was developed which resulted in the development of microcomputers.

Fig.1-16 Mainframe computer

Fig.1-18 (a) Desktop (b) Laptop (c) Tablet Microcomputer

1.2 ROLE OF COMPUTER

Fig.1-19 Use of computer in education

1.3 COMPUTER HARDWARE

Fig.1-24 A standard keyboard

RAM memory slots

Ports for connecting

Fig.1-32 (a) Microprocessor (b) Block diagram of microprocessor

Printer FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

(a) (b) (c)

1.4 BASIC OPERATIONS OF A COMPUTER

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

1.5 COMPUTER SOFTWARE

1.5.1 SYSTEM SOFWARE

WinZip utility: It is used to compress files.

calculations on data according to the instructions and displays results on monitor or

vii. What type of software a device driver is?

Know the objectives of operating system

Fig.2-1 DOS Interface

Fig.2-2 UNIX Interface

Fig.2-4 ProDOS Interface

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Fig.2-5 Mac OS X Interface

Linux Operating System

Windows Operating System

Fig.2-7 Windows 10 Interface

2.2 OPERATING SYSTEM

2.3 GETTING STARTED WITH GUI OPERATING SYSTEM

Tip: Right click a shortcut icon,

Fig.2-11 Shortcut menu for copying or moving files

4. Go to the location where the files are to be copied or moved.

2.4 SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Fig.2-12 Screen to select language and time and currency format

Fig.2-13 Screen to Install now

7. Select Custom: install Windows only ( Advanced ) (Fig. 2-17)

11. Wait for some more time (Fig. 2-21).